The last couple of days i haven't been feeling well. Stomachaches and really bad headaches. I've been trying to stick to the Dukan Diet as much as possible and i think i did a pretty good job at it. The thing is, i haven't been eating at regular times or having regular meals. I've been munching on different things throughout the day. I did PV in these two days because of my stomach issues. Which brings me to this question, has anybody on Dukan suffered from constipation? I've always had this problem but it seems that it's getting a bit worse on this diet. Maybe I'm not having enough fiber and veggies on PV days? Not drinking enough water? Any input on this would be highly appreciated. That's mostly the reason why I did 2 PV days. Hoping this constipation would go away! ugh! I'm hoping i feel better by tomorrow so i can start focusing more on my diet and what i eat.
Good night!
Julie
Both your stomach aches and headaches could be caused by constipation. I have the same problem and now, to ease matters I have started taking Senakot tablets just when I really need to. These seemed the safest and most natural laxative I could find.
ReplyDeleteUpping your water (especially ice-cold water first thing in the morning) and lots of veggies on your PV days should help too. It was a good idea to do 2 PV days together as well.
I hope you are feeling better soon.
Sue xx
A bit of an icky topic, but yes, every now and then on Dukan I get constipated for a couple of days and I tell you what, it makes me grumpy! :P It usually rights itself though after having lots of water and ensuring I have my oatbran. sometimes i have to have panadol for the headaches I have...dont know if they are related to being constipated? hope things get better for you soon xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Julie I hope you feel better. It is awful being constipated and when you feel bloated life sucks!!!
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of water - and it was a good idea to have the 2 Pv days.
I hope that you feel better and well done for keeping on track even though you feel awful. You are GREAT!!!
Feel better soon.
xxx
I have only been on the Dukan diet for 5 days but on day 3 I was the same way! So yesterday I bought some Benefiber. They have it in a tub form or also in individual packets. You can add it to anything and can't even taste it. One packet only has 15 calories and 1 net carb. I took some last night before I went to sleep... and it worked!!!
ReplyDeleteHope this helps! You're doing great!
Lizzy
http://lizzybethdukandiet.blogspot.com/
Thank you Lizzy , i'll try it for sure!
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